About Alexion As a business, we are committed to people. Everyone goes above and beyond to overcome significant challenges and achieve extraordinary outcomes. Our patient first approach informs all our decision-making, and we invest in team and individual development. Ours is an energetic, fast-paced way of working that is solutions focused and collaborative.
We will help you expand your skills and knowledge and unlock your best. Working at pace, you'll be challenged and supported to grow – learning from inspiring leadership and exceptional teams who believe in the power of science to make a difference. Every day you will broaden your horizons and skills, finding opportunities to take the initiative and build a meaningful career. Our outstanding learning resources and new diverse career-enhancing opportunities will quickly deepen your personal and professional growth.
About the role Join us at Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, where we are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support to our local affiliate in Australia & New Zealand. This role is a part-time (3 days/week), permanent position based in Sydney. You will be working closely with the local leadership team, supporting all affiliate activities in relation to Market Access, Commercial and Medical activities, Research & Development, Distribution & Supply Chain, Government Affairs, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance and Quality. You will also provide corporate secretarial support and local Privacy support to the affiliate. This role requires a broad range of experience and a desire to provide solution-oriented advice across a complex and evolving organization.
Accountabilities
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for monitoring and advising on relevant healthcare laws and regulations, advising local leadership on pricing and market access issues, supporting the affiliate's transition into a competitive environment, and driving the company's position in litigation before the local courts. You will also advise on the local marketing strategy and core product claims for new product launches, as well as identifying and mitigating any local legal risks of innovative projects driven by the International regional HQ.
Essential for the role An Australian practicing certificate enabling you to practice law in New South Wales, Australia
Experience in advising the pharmaceutical/biotech industry whether in-house or at a law firm
Excellent knowledge of the laws and regulations in Australia and New Zealand relevant to the pharmaceutical sector, including Medicines Australia Code of Conduct as well as privacy
A strong ability to work autonomously
Demonstrated integrity and judgement
Strong communications skills, verbal and written, and leadership capability
Strong ability to draft documents and deliver presentations
Solution-oriented mindset with strong ability to influence and persuade
Desirable for the role A collaborative style and track record of building strong working relationships
Experience supporting and/or being a member of business leadership teams
Established leadership skills, within business project and process teams and/or within law departments
Experience working in an international team, and/or in a matrixed environment
Why Alexion? At Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease, we are at the forefront of biomedical science. We push the boundaries of science, translating complex biology into transformative medicines. We are uniquely positioned – with resources and global reach – we also have potent capabilities that are shaping the future of Rare disease into new areas of great unmet need to help people fully live their best lives.
Joining Alexion means embracing an opportunity where work isn't ordinary. We are a beacon in the global Biopharmaceutical landscape. Our closeness to patients brings us closer to our work and closer to each other. Combined with our brave, pioneering spirit – we are truly unique in R&D and healthcare. Here, your career is not just a path, but a journey to making a difference where it truly counts.
So, what's next? Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours!
If you're curious to know please reach out to Danielle Jones.
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